Director, International Relations (Re-announce)

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Job Summary

To enhance OAA’s capacity and effectively assist the organization in implementing its Policies and Strategic Objectives and help improve its capacity at the strategic level to deliver services efficiently and effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Within six weeks of joining he/she shall develop an action plan for revamping the system in accordance with rules and regulations for better quality services delivery and also a work plan in agreement with his/her supervisor.
2. Manage staff and functions of the International Relations Department and develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the International Relations Department that is supportive of the strategic objectives of the OAA;
3. Develop implementation framework for the implementation of public relations and outreach strategy;
4. Develop a comprehensive reporting mechanism that considers the information requirements of internal and external stakeholders, and manage its implementation and work with relevant departments and ministries to develop appropriate Coordination systems, policies and methods in the area of International Relations;
5. Identify local partners/subcontractors which will be involved in implementing the public relations and outreach strategy; provide methodology, processes and formats (as needed) with a view to assisting them in identifying and documenting successful experiences and lessons learned;
6. Draft work plan to ensure internal consistency with OAA strategies and success indicators;
7. Ensure that the International Relations Department staff collect data, conduct regular analysis, compile and periodically produce reports as per set timelines, guidelines and department needs;
8. Thoroughly review all proposals of governmental agencies aimed to be submitted for approval of H.E. the president of submission to the council of ministers;
9. Ensure that International Relations Department staff follow-up and resolve inter-ministerial issues with international relations factors in a timely manner;
10. Identify staff training needs and facilitate training on topics including, but not limited to international relations, policy formulation and analysis, management, data collection and report writing;
11. Ensure that collaborative relations are maintained with Ministries and other Governmental Offices on requirements of information gathering and reporting to OAA;
12. Ensure that he/she transfers knowledge and skills to other individuals and working teams in an effective regular manner in order to improve technical ability, motivation and confidence.

Results expected:

1. Comprehensive strategic plan developed and implemented;
2. Comprehensive reporting mechanism that considers the information requirements of internal and external stakeholders, developed and implemented.
3. Appropriate policies and methods with relevant departments and ministries are developed
4. Consistent reports about the countries International Relations drafted and disseminated.
5. Work plan to ensure internal consistency between OAA public relations and outreach strategy with work plan components, and success indicators developed and implemented.


Reporting obligations:

The International Relations Director will report to Deputy Director General of the Office of Administrative Affairs and Council of Ministers' Secretariat (Policy).

Job Requirements

– Minimum Requirements:

1. A Master degree in International Relations, Political Sciences, or Public Administration with 3 years of experience/ or a Bachelor degree in the mentioned subjects with 5 years relevant experience.
2. Excellent Written and spoken Dari or Pashto and English languages.
3. Computer skills, MS office packages, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.















Notice of revision:

These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.

All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:

Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af

In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.
Please submit ONLY your application electronically and mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced



Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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